Kathalia Upazila
Kathalia (Bengali: কাঠালিয়া) is an Upazila of Jhalakati District in the Division of Barisal, Bangladesh.
Kathalia কাঠালিয়া | |
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Upazila | |
  Kathalia Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′N 90°7.5′E | |
| Country |  |
| Division | Barisal Division |
| District | Jhalokati District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 152.08 km2 (58.72 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 123,298 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BST) |
| Website | http://kathalia.jhalakathi.gov.bd |
Geography
Kathalia is located at 22.4000°N 90.1250°E. It has 23,904 households and a total area of 152.08 km².
Demographics
According to the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kathalia had a population of 123,298. Males constitute 50.02% of the population, and females 49.98%. The population aged 18 or over was 63,714. Kathalia has an average literacy rate of 50.9% (7+ years), compared to the national average of 32.4%.[1]
Administration
Kathalia has 6 Unions/Wards, 47 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 52 villages, including Analbania.
The chairman of the upazila is Md Faruk Sikdar.
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
References
- "Population Census Wing, BBS". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
| Upazila/Thana: | | |
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Capital: Barisal | ||
| Barguna District |  | |
| Barisal District | ||
| Bhola District |
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| Jhalokati District | ||
| Patuakhali District | ||
| Pirojpur District | ||
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